Mihaela Ivan Holtz

Many actors and other performers experience stage fright. What are some of the feelings and thinking that drive this anxiety? For some performers, their inexperience can lead to insecurity, but a number of people report these feelings even after establishing themselves for years as accomplished artists. Ann Dowd was quoted in a 2015 New York […]

What can creative expression do for us spiritually and emotionally? How can it be healing? Creative expression as a refuge, even a force for healing, is an experience of many people. One of my favorite quotes on that topic is by author Kurt Vonnegut: “The practice of any art isn’t to make a living, it’s […]

“I was really shy as a kid.” Hayley Atwell Many dynamic actors, musicians and other performers report being shy as a child, some even still as an adult. Some people may call themselves shy – or are labeled that by journalists and others – even though they are really introverted or highly sensitive. For more […]

“You know you’ve found your voice when you feel real, connected, and strong.” – Psychologist Mihaela Ivan Holtz Many actors and other artists find themselves disconnected from their authentic creative voice at times, feeling insecure and self-critical. Like many artists and creative people, Pierce Brosnan has experienced these kinds of self-critical feelings and thoughts. He has commented: […]

How does the fear of rejection impact your life as an actor or other artist? “She is desperate to be an actress. “I’ll send her to theater camp and the best acting classes, but there’s no way I’m going to put this kid in the movies, because of the rejection. “It’s so hard as an […]